Antique Gemstone Bee Conversion Pendant of 18k Gold

Victorians were fascinated with naturalism and were known to wear jewelry inspired by plants and animals -- including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets made to look like insects, bugs, and flowers.

This antique 18k gold pendant features a bee or other insect a bee or some other insect adorned with a ruby, sapphire and diamonds. The piece was originally an antique pin (circa 1880) that our jeweler converted into a pendant by removing the pin findings and adding a gold bail.

The piece measures 1.3 inches from the top of the bail to bottom by 1 inch wide, and it is in excellent condition.

Materials: Ruby, Gold.